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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 528.30, 793.24 and 334.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 528.30, 793.24 and 334.51 is: 502.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    528.30 : 793.24 = 334.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    528.30/793.24 = 334.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    528.30x = 793.24 × 334.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    528.30x = 265,343.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,343.89/528.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.26

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